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• For the Free Conference Committee for the 2026 budget for the General Assembly, I'd like to thank everybody
• The document that you have in front of you shows the differences only between the House Committee sub
• The free conference committee<00:03:31.800> is<00:03:31.920> reconciling<00:03:32.560><
• c> the<00:03:32.640> difference committee is reconciling the difference committee is reconciling
• The Senate added intent language to sunset the equalization language after the '28-'30 biennium.

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Summary: The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget. The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed. There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.

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• We're going to have a recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and a proposed committee bill related
• But in order to be consistent, and keep in mind, this is statewide in all the committees, we have made
• I'd like to thank the committee and the chair for this opportunity to speak with you briefly on this
• I would like to provide comments specifically to lines 97 through 116 of the proposed committee bill,
• Members, this concludes our committee agenda, and if there's no further business before the committee

Summary: The Transportation and Economic Development Budget Subcommittee met to consider its recommended fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and a conforming committee bill. Chair Shove presented an $18.5 billion TED budget, describing it as about 8.5% below the prior year’s TED budget and emphasizing recurring savings, reductions to vacant positions over 90 days old, and a focus on core agency needs. He highlighted funding for economic development, Visit Florida, Space Florida, affordable housing programs, military affairs, libraries, cultural and historic preservation grants, emergency management, and a $14.1 billion transportation work program. The committee then took up PCB TED 2501, which changes documentary stamp tax distributions by redirecting certain revenues to general revenue. The bill would reinstate the general revenue service charge on the supplemental housing-related dock stamp revenue, eliminating a recurring $150 million source for the State Housing Trust Fund, and would also redirect about $466 million from the State Transportation Trust Fund to general revenue. Chair Shove said the measure has no net zero fiscal impact on state revenues and does not alter the longstanding standard dock stamp funding for affordable housing or eliminate FDOT programs, arguing the bill preserves flexibility for future legislatures. Public testimony was split. Representatives from the Florida Transportation Builders Association and the Florida Public Transportation Association warned that the transportation trust fund reduction would significantly affect FDOT’s five-year work program, especially the Strategic Intermodal System, and could reduce planned capacity improvements and transit funding. Several members also raised concerns about the housing-related changes, arguing the bill undercuts commitments made through the Live Local framework and could weaken affordable housing efforts. In closing, Chair Shove defended the bill as a necessary tightening of recurring spending and said existing affordable housing and transportation programs would still be funded through other appropriations. The committee approved PCB TED 2501 on a 10-2 vote and reported it favorably before adjourning.

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• Chairman and members of the committee.
• fuel tax increase other than the sunset fuel tax increase other than the sunset money<00:35:50.360
• Good morning, members of the committee. For the record, my name's David Rodrigue.
• Good morning, members of the committee. Good morning, members of the committee.
• I have not apprised the rest of the committee of our proposed amendment yet.

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• I will say that over the last several years... ...serving on the Education Ways and Means Committee,
• So as we're increasingly in our committee, this is where we would tag on language that is to allow these
• Its current status is pending committee action in the House. ...pending committee action in the House
• That is what brings this bill before your committee.
• Wood, I appreciate it and I appreciate everybody on the committee.

Bills: HB191, HB196, HB134, HB14, HB14

Keywords: juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all

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• Duro, the region provides beauty from the best starlit night skies to the magnificent West Texas sunset
• on Business and Commerce and re-referred to the Committee on Local Government.
• Senator Bettencourt, Chair of Committee to which bill is being re-referred.
• The Senate Committee on Finance will begin its meeting of the day at 1230 in the Senate Finance Room
• President, the Senate Criminal Justice Committee will reconvene at 1230 in room E1. 016 to continue our

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• House Committee reports for June 30th, 2026, old day.
• Senate Bill 235 removes the July 1, 2027, sunset date for the base rent and additional rent increase
• I remember during our committee hearing around hunting, you made the point of hunting rights are under
• It automatically sunsets after three years unless extended by the General Assembly.
• And I'm going to thank Representative Gray and all the members of the Bond Bill Committee.

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• House Committee Reports for June 30, 2026, old day.
• Senate Bill 235 removes the July 1, 2027, sunset date for the base rent and additional rent increase
• It automatically sunsets after three years unless extended by the General Assembly.
• So the program requirements at DOE must form a committee to study the best practices and recommend So
• And I'm going to thank Representative Gray and all the members of the bond bill committee.

Summary: The House met on June 30, 2026, with opening ceremonies, guest introductions, a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a moment of silence for two deceased community members. Members also adopted Consent Calendar 29, which included House Concurrent Resolutions 153, 154, and 156, and passed House Concurrent Resolution 157 directing the State Lottery to report on iLottery options to support traditional lottery retailers, as amended to set a February 15, 2027 reporting deadline. The chamber then considered several bills on agriculture, telecommunications, health, fire service standards, corrections, elections, and education. Among the measures passed were Senate Bill 53 on the Delaware Farm to Community Program, Senate Bill 307 on PSC authority for Lifeline telecom carriers, Senate Bill 339 clarifying advance health care directives, Senate Bill 235 extending manufactured home rent increase rules, Senate Bill 325 updating firefighter/EMS background check and membership standards, Senate Bill 309 discharging incarceration-related balances, Senate Bill 324 on constable-related handgun purchase exemptions, Senate Bill 94 on respiratory care practitioners and ECMO medication access, and Senate Bill 293 creating a licensure pathway for summer camp providers in the Purchase of Care program. The House also passed Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 100, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect the right to marry regardless of race or gender while explicitly preserving religious freedom. The bill drew extended debate, with supporters framing it as a safeguard against future rollbacks of marriage equality and opponents raising concerns about constitutionalizing an issue already in statute; several members explained changed votes and personal reflections before the final roll call, which passed 28-12. House Bill 188, which would allow unaffiliated voters to choose a party primary, also passed after amendment, despite some opposition over party-system effects. Two measures were tabled or amended after debate: Senate Bill 233 on removing snow and ice from vehicles was initially tabled to consider a truck-driver exemption amendment, then the amendment failed and the bill later passed as amended; and Senate Joint Resolution 19 on studying health care costs was tabled briefly pending legal clarification. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 404, creating a three-year pilot program for AI and extended reality in schools, passed after testimony from the Department of Education emphasizing guardrails, data privacy, and teacher oversight. The transcript ends as House Bill 478 is being read in, but no final action on that bill appears in the provided text.

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• of the committee.
• of the committee.
• Uh welcome to the committee, gentlemen. Uh welcome to the committee, gentlemen.
• Chair and committee Mr.
• Um, after<01:41:04.320> the<01:41:04.520> committee after the committee after the committee

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Welcome to the committee.
• Chair, committee members.
• The committee was told that Executive Director Nate W. is here and was welcomed back to the committee
• <01:11:02.120> we in some of the other committees we in some of the other committees we talked
• Corrections welcome to the committee Corrections welcome to the committee commissioner<01:35:42.040

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• Questions from the committee?
• Questions from the committee?
• Questions from the committee?
• Questions from the committee?
• Questions from the committee?

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• I have written on your fiveyear sunset. I have written on your fiveyear sunset.
• Thank you, committee.
• from the committee. from the committee. >> Well<00:56:53.680> done.
• from the committee. See none. Well done. from the committee. See none. Well done.
• Sean Jasper, committee.

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• , then Senate Finance Committee.
• Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Committee.
• The Senate Conservation Committee, the Senate Finance Committee. Senate Bill 101.
• Committee, then to the Senate Finance Committee.

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• Messages dated June 19 state that the Senate passed Senate Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute
• Any reports of standing committees? There are no reports of standing committees.
• Any reports of special committees? There are no reports of special committees.
• The House set a sunset at 2060. The deadlines for losing eligibility are also different.
• It will also be referred to the Finance Committee.

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• want to get over to finance committee. want to get over to finance committee.
• I can share it with the committee. I can share it with the committee.
• approve any action of the committee. approve any action of the committee.
• the sunset to June 30, 2031.
• sunset to June 30, 2031.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on House Bill 2592, which would clarify the powers of the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority regarding land use on Mauna Akea and related property transfers. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the rural property transfer but objected to language transferring conservation district use permits, saying CDUPs normally run with the land rather than being assigned to specific telescopes or observatories. The University of Hawaiʻi and the observatories generally supported the bill but urged clearer language, especially on the transfer of real property assets, related obligations and liabilities, and the inclusion of milestones for the transition. Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported the bill’s overall intent but warned that some language could be overbroad and might improperly waive future beneficiary claims. Several testifiers opposed the measure, arguing it ignored DHHL lands and beneficiary rights, while others supported it as a way to clarify the authority’s role. Members questioned DLNR about the practical effects of transferring CDUP responsibility, and the committee emphasized that the bill was narrowly focused on specific land. The committee then took up House Bill 2593, which would authorize the Mauna Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to 10 years. The authority explained that the bill does not itself extend any lease, but instead gives the authority discretion to initiate a transparent public process if extensions are needed. The University of Hawaiʻi supported the concept but said the timing of any extension matters and noted possible legal requirements under state law. The observatories also supported the bill, describing it as a flexible tool during a broader transition process and noting that the authority has held many public planning workshops. Opponents, including Native Hawaiian and community testifiers, argued that the conservation lands should receive the highest protection, that the community had not consented, and that the observatories have had decades to plan ahead. One testifier urged the bill be deferred or killed for lack of clarity. In response to questions, the committee clarified that the bill only authorizes a process and does not itself extend leases, and that any extension would require public participation. The final measure discussed in the excerpt was House Bill 2047, relating to the AHAPU advisory committee. The discussion focused on the committee’s administrative relationship to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and whether DLNR should oversee basic legal compliance issues such as Sunshine Law and legislative reporting. DLNR explained that the committee is administratively attached to the department, which provides support on human resources, procurement, and legal questions, but that the committee itself generally handles its own operations. The department said it would route compliance questions to its attorneys and implement their advice. The hearing then moved on to House Bill 2231, which would transfer appointment authority for island burial council members from the governor and Senate to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs board of trustees. OHA said it generally supported the change for geographic moku representatives, since it already nominates candidates for those seats, but expressed concern about taking on appointment authority for the large landowner seats because that role is less directly tied to its statutory duties.

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• Reports of standing committees.
• Thursday committees. Chairman Bliss... Announcements. Thursday committees. Chairman Bliss. Mr.
• Monday committees.
• The Committee on Natural Resources, Energy, and Water is assigned as primary committee for House Bill
• House Bill 2371 is withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and additionally referred to the Committee

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• I call the Committee on Local Government to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll.
• Good afternoon, Chairman, members of the committee.
• Good afternoon, Chairman and members of the committee.
• I respectfully ask that you vote SB 1023 out of committee.
• Chairman, members of the committee. My name is Chris Ropey.

Summary: The Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1023, sponsored by Senator Justin Brown. Brown explained that the bill would expand existing authority for certain public library districts to seek voter approval for a sales tax, with property tax reductions tied to the sales tax in some cases. He noted special provisions for Cass and Johnson counties, where the sales tax rate would be capped at 0.33% and would replace real and personal property taxes, and also described a separate provision allowing circuit courts to collect a civil case filing surcharge of up to $15 for law library maintenance. Library representatives and supporters testified in favor. They argued that libraries rely heavily on property tax revenue, that the bill would let local voters choose a more diversified funding mix, and that it would help libraries respond to growth and facility needs. Witnesses from Scenic Regional Library, St. Charles City-County Library, Marshall Public Library, the Missouri Library Association, and the Kansas City Public Library described local circumstances, including St. Charles County’s three-year phase-out and rollback requirement, Marshall’s voter-approved sales tax and concerns about county reclassification, and Kansas City’s request for fiscal-year flexibility. Committee members raised questions about the fairness of shifting library funding to sales tax, especially for nonresidents, and one member objected to the tone of the senator’s questioning during the hearing. No one testified in opposition, and the chair closed the public hearing. The committee announced it planned to executive the bill on Monday, with notice to follow. The meeting then adjourned.

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• Welcome to the committee.
• Welcome to the committee.
• Welcome to the committee.
• Welcome to the committee.
• But if you would introduce yourself to the committee. Welcome to the committee.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Welcome to the committee.
• Seeing no uh committee<00:10:28.399> questions. committee questions. committee questions.
• Welcome to the committee. testimony. Welcome to the committee.
• Committee on Ways and Means. Committee on Ways and Means.
• Chair and committee.

Bills: HF3694, HF3844, HF4006, HF3785, HF3849, HF4102, HF3441, HF3507, HF3562

Keywords: transportation, tow trucks, variable message signs, road safety, emergency service, optometrist, window glazing, motor vehicle regulations, medical prescriptions, transportation safety, infrastructure, construction, appropriation, state project, motorized bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, transportation regulations, safety standards, dealer license

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• ANYONE WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPEARANCE FORM AND HAND IT TO A MEMBER
• I WOULD ASK THAT YOU MAKE SUBSEQUENT COMMITTEE AND THAT THE AMENDMENT DELETE REFERENCES TO THE RPC.
• ARE THEY PART OF THE PROCESS WHERE THEY HAVE TO GO SIT ON THE COMMITTEES?
• GOOD MORNING COMMITTEE AND CHAIR. THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING THIS BILL TO BE HEARD.
• OKAY SEEING NONE I WANT TO THANK THIS COMMITTEE FOR YOUR GREAT WORK.

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• The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education will now come to order.
• Should you choose to waive your speaking time, your position will be included in the committee meeting
• Late-filed amendments are always discouraged in education committees.
• For the members of committee, I ask for your favorable support of this bill. Thank you.
• For the members of committee, I would love to ask for your favorable support of this bill.

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K through 12 Education met with a quorum present and took up three bills. SB 1618, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a broad education package affecting VPK through grade 12. It included changes to VPK enrollment flexibility, repeal of the Council for Early Grade Success, agriculture and financial literacy curriculum updates, reading intervention requirements, limits on certain public-school spending, corporal punishment consent, educator certification and screening provisions, and changes to the school recognition program. A late-filed technical amendment clarifying prior legislation for certain private schools in Brevard, Clay, Sarasota, and Bradford counties was adopted. Senator Osgood raised concerns about the bill’s school recognition provisions and the impact on paraprofessionals and other support staff, and the sponsor said she would continue those discussions. SB 1618, as amended, was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS for SB 1058, which would update Florida references from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state, district, and charter school materials beginning after July 1, 2025, without requiring existing materials to be changed. The bill was presented by Senator Calatayud on behalf of Senator Gruters and was reported favorably without amendment or opposition. Next, the committee heard CS for SB 1470 on school safety, which would align school security guard training with guardian program requirements, refine locked campus and classroom rules, and improve panic alert and digital map coordination. Several amendments were adopted, including a late-filed amendment capping guardian training fees, creating a stakeholder work group for a Florida Institute of School Safety, adjusting locked-zone requirements and exceptions, requiring substitute teachers to receive safety protocol training, and a funding amendment providing $450,000 in recurring funds for a centralized panic alert and digital map system. Support was voiced by school district, sheriff, and safety representatives, and Senator Osgood praised the recurring funding as avoiding an unfunded mandate. The committee also passed SB 1472, linked to SB 1470, extending a public records exemption to school security guards’ records held by FDLE, with the exemption set to sunset in 2030 unless renewed. President Gaetz questioned the need for the exemption, and Senator Burgess responded that it was intended to protect school safety personnel from exposure of personal information after an incident. All three bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned.